# EXAMPLE: OPTION TO PURCHASE PROPERTY
Date: 18 June 2029
Parties: Rowan Developments Limited and Greenway Community Trust
## 1. Parties and subject matter
Rowan Developments Limited grants Greenway Community Trust an exclusive option to purchase the freehold land known as The Old Depot, 2 Foundry Lane, Norwich NR2 1AB, title NK778899, shown edged red on Plan 1. Rowan warrants only the title matters disclosed in the official copies.
## 2. Financial terms
The option fee is £12,000 plus VAT if applicable, paid on grant and non-refundable except where Rowan materially breaches. The purchase price is £420,000 plus VAT if chargeable, subject to apportionment for any retained access or overage rights.
## 3. Use and obligations
Greenway may exercise by signed notice delivered to Rowan at 10 Bishop Street, Norwich NR3 1QF between 1 July and 30 September 2029. The notice must identify the land and be accompanied by the deposit of £42,000; time is of the essence.
## 4. Consent and management
On valid exercise the parties will exchange contracts within 15 working days and complete 20 working days later, subject to title, searches, planning, vacant possession and lender requirements. Rowan must not sell, charge or grant rights inconsistent with the option.
## 5. Ending and remedies
Greenway bears survey, planning and professional costs, but Rowan supplies title documents and replies to reasonable enquiries. Neither party guarantees planning permission, contamination status, funding, VAT treatment or development value.
## 6. Legal reservations
The parties will execute any transfer and apply for a restriction or notice at HM Land Registry where appropriate. They must obtain lender and superior-title consents and check SDLT, VAT, registration fees, charity approvals and overage obligations before completion.
## 7. Signatures
The option expires at 5.00 pm on 30 September 2029 if not validly exercised. It is personal to Greenway and not assignable without Rowan's consent; disputes use England and Wales law. Rowan: ____________________ Greenway: ____________________.